Guide
Marmaris is another resort city along the coast in Turkey and the nature has been generous to Marmaris and environs. Mountains, pine woods and Turquoise waters meet in this region. However, the first minute you get to the city center you will see the the usual architecture of any modern (less than 50 years old) town in Turkey: no character with concrete blocks.
When you reach the sea shore you get a much better view of the town. Palm trees, Mediterreanean sun parks and mountains covered with pine woods. Beautiful green and the blue. By looking from town center to the sea you may feel you see a lake. Unlike other towns along the Mediterranean, Marmaris bay is almost a closed one with a small passage to the Agean. The place is also considered the meeting point of the Agean and the Mediterranean seas.
The small neighborhood around the castle and the tiny streets are definitely a must see. The architecture here is very nice with Aegean character and really narrow streets. There are a few home style restaurants with great views of the Marmaris bay. The sea side of the yacht marina is a much better place to relax along the shore of Marmaris city center. Again except the sporadic noise of the scooters. However at night the marina also embodies the busiest and loudest disctrict “Bar Street” where discos, bars, cafes abound the music is loud until 2-3 AM till morning in Marmaris.
There a few small hotels and guest houses in the marina, although you should know that the music does not die until 2-3 AM and rocking the windows in hotels and guest houses around it. So unless you are into nightlife we would suggest you to check at a hotel at the other side of the bay where 5 star resorts are located, or another cove close to the city center.
Icmeler is one of these places where you can find resort hotels right on the beach. Although there are public beaches in city center, the sea is not the cleanest due to relative proximity to the marina. So we suggest beaches deep down the bay or other coves such as Icmeler and hundreds of others where you ‘ll have the Mediterranean and the Agean sea at its best.
Datca is 2 hours drive from Marmaris and is located close to the tip of the peninsula. There are many small towns, condo complexes along the way. Some are so much into nature that some of the nature friendly hotels and camps take names as Amazon. These are the places to relax in the unspoiled nature of the Aegean where pine trees meet the crystal clear waters.
Marmaris Nightlife & Bars
Marmaris or Icmeler is famous for its nightlife and you are sure to find a club or bar to suit your tastes. From live music, the town that never sleeps to more sleepy retreats, the Marmaris nightlife bars offers something for everyone… Marmaris clubs opens till early in the morning and beach front is full of bars, clubs with many amazing dance shows.
Dalaman Flights & Transfers
Dalaman is the gateway to southwest Aegean of Turkey and its nearest airport to Marmaris Icmeler in Turkey. It is an inland farming city which became internationally known after the opening of the Dalaman airport (airport code ATM) in 1981. The new terminal entered into service in 2006. There is not much to see or do in Dalaman itself but the area offers access to nearby very popular holiday destinations such as Fethiye, Marmaris, Dalyan, yachting center Gocek, world famous beach resort of Oludeniz, Kas and Kalkan. Near Dalaman another popular beach destination is Sarigerme with its gorgeous sand beaches and holiday resorts along its coast. Dalaman is the name of the province as well the city center located a few kilometers inland from the sea. Check Dalaman airport-hotel transfers for transfers from Dalaman airport in our Marmaris Business Directory for the best and cheap Dalaman flights, transfers for your holiday.
